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Government urged to hold firm on Occupied Territories Bill as fears grow it may be watered down
Anthony and Georgina Hogg
Couple killed in Blanchardstown crash remembered as 'adoring parents' at funeral mass
The married couple were due to celebrate their wedding anniversary in Spain later this month.
All time
new year's eve
Northern lights likely to be visible tonight - here's how to optimise your chance of seeing them
Some year for one year
The political highs and lows of 2024: 10 defining moments
From the (many) resignations, two referendums, three elections and a partridge in a pear tree.
Áras An Uachtaráin
We'll have a new President in the Áras next year — here are some names that might be running
Sisters not twins
'Only a cigarette paper between them': Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to merge, Tóibín says
34th dail
From leaving school at 16 to the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle - who is Verona Murphy?
The Morning Lead
Nerves, intrigue and mystery ahead of secret ballot on first day of 34th Dáil
The 34th Dáil will sit for the first time today.
The Morning Lead
Ceann Comhairle's €255k salary should be cut and a two term limit put in place, Tóibín says
The Aontú leader also believes that TDs’ salaries should be reduced across the board.
Israel
Explainer: Why was newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended just days into the job?
Not another election
No, you still can't vote in this one: What you need to know about the upcoming Seanad election
back again
Hello Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The winners and losers of the 2024 General Election
The 34th Dáil will first sit on 18 December.
GE2024Out of the dog houseDoes this election show the Labour Party is finally less toxic to voters? Not quite
Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Chris Andrews loses seat in Dublin Bay South shock to Social Democrats' Eoin Hayes
gone
Unsuccessful 'Monk' says he won't rule out another political run, as he jogs away from RDS
Hutch literally ran from the RDS this afternoon just moments before Sherlock won the seat.
elected
Mary Lou McDonald re-elected in Dublin Central as Hutch gains greatest benefit from her surplus
close up view
A waiting game amid the bustle of the RDS, punctuated by a visit from an Oscar nominee
GE2024Cliffs notesWe read manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise on 3 key areas
GE2024Policy MattersThe Greens want to pilot 'forest schools' to foster a respect for nature - how would they work?
the labour party
Ivana Bacik dubs Sinn Féin a populist party and ‘has difficulty’ describing it as left-wing
GE2024promise me thisIndependent Ireland pledges a Luas for every county and subsidised rent for front-line workers
Disability provision
'Exhausting': Senator outlines struggle to find school place for son as FF criticises slow progress
Double trouble
Tánaiste distances himself from comments by Fianna Fáil candidates about asylum seekers
Manifesto launches
Social Democrats confident of four-day week in our lifetimes despite Taoiseach's scepticism
ten way debate
'Who do you think you are?': First TV debate a frustrating affair with few standout moments
The first debate of the 2024 election took place tonight on RTÉ’s Katie Hannon programme.
Policy Matters
SF pledge to crack down on junk food advertising and explore 'fry free zones' near schools
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